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Seditious speech is the most hated type of speech. Yet the US Constitution does provide for the protection of seditious speech if it is not found to harmful or disruptive to the rights and freedoms of others.

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When has the US Supreme Court upheld laws against seditious speech?

Seditious speech is that which is anti-government and is treasonous. The Constitution protects free speech no matter the subject, unless the speech is meant to incite violence or overthrow of the government.


What is the only business protected by the US Constitution?

The only businesses protected by the US Constitution are religion and free speech.


Is free speech and religion protected in the constitution?

yes


Which type of speech is not protected by the first amendment?

constitution


Seditious speech is speech that urges others to overthrow what?

The government


Why is seditious speech not protected by the first amendment?

Seditious speech is not protected by the First Amendment because it incites or promotes rebellion against the authority of the government. The Supreme Court has ruled that speech that poses a clear and present danger to national security or public order can be restricted. This exception aims to balance the right to free speech with the need to maintain social stability and protect the government from violent overthrow. Thus, while free speech is a fundamental right, it is not absolute when it threatens the foundational structure of society.


Use seditious in a sentence?

"He was arrested after making a speech that the government considered to be seditious.""Seditious" means: "speech or behaviour directed against the peace of the state," or conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state."


Why has the Supreme Court determined that seditious speech is not protected by the First Amendment?

The Supreme Court has determined that seditious speech is not protected by the First Amendment because it poses a clear and present danger to national security and public order. In cases like Schenck v. United States and Brandenburg v. Ohio, the Court established that speech inciting imminent lawless action or posing a significant threat to the government can be restricted. This balance aims to protect the stability of the state while still upholding free expression rights. Thus, seditious speech is considered outside the protections of the First Amendment when it directly advocates for the overthrow of the government or incites violence.


What Two types of speech protected by the constitution?

Both oral and written.


What does seditious speech target?

talk of overthrowing the government


Seditious speech is speech that urges others to?

Answer 1: Overthrow the government.


What is the significance of seditious speech?

Speech that has an obvious and immediate danger of creating unrest or violence